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January 23 - 27 - Washington Auto Show, Washington - The show will bring more than 700 new cars, trucks, mini-vans, and sport utility vehicles from over 42 domestic, and import automakers to Washington. (404) 557-7200 Washington Convention Center (1231)

March 15 - Matthias Soucek, piano, - Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Liszt Back by popular acclaim, one of the finest, young Austrian pianists of his generation. $50 delectable artist's receptions. (202) 625-2361 (1937)

March 29 - April 13 - National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington - The 2008 festival marks the 96th celebration of the original gift of the 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, DC in 1912. (202) 547-1500 (565)

April 9 - 13 - Smithsonian Craft Show, Washington - Celebrating its 26th Anniversary, the show exemplifies innovation, creativiy, and technical merit. It is widely regarded as the nation's most prestigious juried exhibition, and sale of American craft. All proceeds benefit education, research, and outreach projects within the Smithsonian Institution. (888) 832-9554 National Building Museum (568)

April 23 - Army Reserve 100th Anniversary, - The Army Reserve will commemorate its 100th Anniversary with a reenlistment ceremony. (202) 585-2086 (1790)

August 31 - September 1 - Pioneer Florida Days, Dade City - Experience early Florida history through Civil War reenactments, craft demonstrations and more. 352-567-0262 (2903)

September 13 - Chi Mangia Bene, Mangia Italiano! (Those Who Eat Well, Eat Italian!), - Join us this Saturday, September 13, for a exquisite evening of Italian wine, Italian food and Italian song!! We have a wonderful 4-course Tuscan menu paired with 4 matched wines for only $49.95. Come check out our Happy Hour- Monday-Friday 4:30pm to 7:30pm (202)289-8843 (3095)

September 18 - October 12 - La edad de la ciruela/The Aging of the Plum, - Acclaimed for its universality and magic realism style, the play has been staged throughout Latin American and Europe. The Aging of the Plum finds two sisters who recall their childhood and recount stories of their mother, aunts and grandmother shadowed by the ever present plum tree that saw them grow. With poetic lyricism and humor, the play journeys through three generations of women who struggle to liberate themselves from a world bound by traditions, rigid social rules, hidden grudges and forgotten loves. The Aging of the Plum will be performed in Spanish with English surtitles to be accessible to all. However, we have attached a copy of the English translation of the play and the press release, so you can better enjoy the performance. (202) 234-7174 GALA Theatre (3121)

September 27 - National Book Festival, Washington - Featuring more than 70 award-winning authors, poets and illustrators in the following pavilions: History & Biography, Children, Teens & Children, Fiction & Fantasy, Mysteries & Thrillers, Poetry and Home & Family. The Pavilion of the States will represent reading and library promotion programs and literary events in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. trusts and territories. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (888) 714-4696 National Mall (1233)

October 12 - Behind the Scenes Tour, - Explore all the nooks of Tudor Place! Tour the Cold War era bomb shelter complete with kitchenette. (202)965-0400 ext.110 (3274)

October 15 - Out of Sight: Life and Work of Slaves and Servants, - Lecture on community of domestic workers, enslaved and free that lived and worked at Tudor Place. (202)965-0400 ext.110 (3275)

October 25 - Historic Halloween Spooktacular!, - Celebrate a historic Halloween at Tudor Place! (202)965-0400 ext.110 (3276)

November 7 - Out of Sight, - Life and Work of Slaves and Servants in a Georgetown Home: Special Tour (202)965-0400 (3290)

November 12 - Twentieth Century Silver Collecting, - Visitors are welcome to bring 2 pieces of silver to be reviewed by Ms. Goldsborough. (202)965-0400 (3291)

November 13 - Festive Holiday Floral Designs, - Chief Designer at ULTRA Violet Flowers presents a demonstration of holiday floral design. (202)965-0400 (3292)

December 4, 11,18 - Children's After School Holiday Ornament Workshop, - Create festive holiday ornaments at Tudor Place! Ages 4-7. (202)965-0400 (3360)

December 5, 6, 12 - Holiday Wreath Workshop, - Fashion your own festive holiday wreath from a variety of plants from the Tudor Place garden. (202)965-0400 (3361)

December 6 - Holiday Wreath Workshop for Children, - Children create their own holiday wreath using plants from the Tudor Place garden. (202)965-0400 (3362)

December 6 - Holiday Open House, - Festive decorations that interpret a traditional turn of the century holiday celebration. (202)965-0400 (3363)

December 13, 17, 23, 30 - Gingerbread House Workshop!, - In this special hands-on children's workshop children become history detectives! (202)965-0400 (3364)

December 14 - Chocolate Making Workshop and Tea for Children!, - Make a spectacular chocolate house to take home! (202)965-0400 District of Columbia (3365)

December 21 - Chocolate Making Workshop and Tea for Adults!, - Sample period teas and delicious deserts at a festive holiday tea! (202)965-0400 (3366)

December 22 - Storytime with Mrs. Peter, - Children participate in a read aloud/decorate their own festive gingerbread ornament to take home. (202)965-0400 (3367)

December 29 - Gingrbread House Workshop, - Create your own gingerbread house at Tudor Place! (202)965-0400 (3368)

2009 Events

January 10 - Yoga Rave 2009, - Unique party which is a mix of dance, yoga, meditatation, chanting and live music. 1-877-Yoga-Rave (3638)

January 19 - History of Slavery - Obama Inauguration Event, - Free, hour-long walking tour, From Slavery to Freedom in Adams Morgan, 10:30 am. 202-462-9069 (3655)

February 10 - Be My Valentine: Card Workshop for Children 3-6, - Make your own Valentine's Day cards at Tudor Place! Ages 3 - 6. 4pm-5pm (202) 965-0400 (3758)

February 11 - Be My Valentine: Card Workshop for Children 7-12, - Make your own Valentine's Day cards at Tudor Place! Ages 7 to 12. 4pm-5pm (202) 965-0400 (3757)

February 14 - Valentine Romance at Tudor Place, - Valentine's Day at Tudor Place! Includes wine, strawberries and exhibitions. 5pm-7pm (202) 965-0400 (3756)

February 15 - Valentine's Tea and Chocolate Workshop for Children, - Tea and treats for Valentine's Day at Tudor Place! Includes chocolate making! 1pm-3pm (202) 965-0400 (3755)

February 16 - Celebrate America's Presidents, - Celebrate our country's Presidents at Tudor Place! 10am-noon (202) 965-0400 (3754)

February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17 - Afternoon Adventures: Arts and Craft Class, - Children's craft workshops making art and learning history! Tudor Place! Ages 5-7, 3:30-4:30pm (202) 965-0400 (3753)

February 28 - Best Selling Author Breena Clarks, - Lecture on "Stand the Storm" about slavery and the Civil War at Tudor Place (202)965-0400 (3752)

March 17 - Innovative African-American Woman Designers, - Panel & discussion on travails and accomplishments of black designers. 7pm (202)965-0400 (3751)

March 26 - Drinks with a Twist of History, - Join Tudor Place for seasonal cocktail receptions with historic drinks and collection objects. (202)965-0400 (4474)

April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 6, 12, 19, 26 - Afternoon Adventures: Arts and Craft Class, - Hands-on workshops for children to explore historic art, with a story! ages 5-7, 3:30-4:30 (202)965-0400 1644 31st Street (3750)

April 11 - Eggstravaganza at Tudor Place!, - Celebrate Spring & Easter with festive eggs and an egg hunt! 10am-noon (202)965-0400 (3749)

April 25 - Behind the Scenes Tour, - Special tour inside Tudor Place, see areas not regularly shown to visitors! 2:30pm (202)965-0400 (3748)

May 10 - Mother's Day Tea in the Garden, - Celebrate Mother's Day with a traditional early American Tea Party at Tudor Place! 1-3pm (202)965-0400 (3747)

May 23 - Georgetown Garden Treasures, - Celebrate the beauty of spring in Georgetown at Tudor Place and Dumbarton Oaks Gardens! 11am (202)965-0400 (3746)

June 1 - September 8 - Animal Liberation Project on the National Mall, Washington - Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Martin Luther King. (5548)

June 6 - World Ocean Day Festival, - Celebrate World Ocean Day with activities for all ages. 202-633-1000 Museum of Natural History (5516)

September 17 - Tudor Nights: Toddies at Tudor Place, Washington - Enjoy drinks inspired by the history of Tudor Place, light refreshments, and an up close look at a related artifact. 202-965-0400 (5816)

OCTOBER 9 - 18 - Arabian Sights Film Festival, - Come see the best of contemporary Arab cinema. The Arabian Sights Film Festival offers a diverse selection of the newest, most provocative, and inspiring films from today's Arab world. All Washington DC premieres, with numerous filmmakers present -- come see the cinemas of Algeria, Iraq, Egypt, Yemen, Syria, Palestine, Morocco, and more! (202) 234-3456 (5861)